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ultrakaiju
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Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:51 pm Posts: 7316
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Yeah, I guess that is it. I didn't realise it was a tee, because it looks pretty massive compared to the size of the silkscreen. Great work Corey! 
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Sanjeev
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Joined: Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:46 am Posts: 2571 Location: Boston, MA
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Dang...I just checked his cafepress store and it looks like he's not offering it anymore. Of course, you could always PM him or contact him through the store to see if he could bring it back... Still, he's got PLENTY of dope kaiju-toy-inspired gear available immediately!
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Sat Apr 20, 2013 2:51 pm |
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ultrakaiju
Vintage
Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:51 pm Posts: 7316
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
This guy is another one of my favourite Marmit figures. Again, an early Vinyl Paradise one, which for me are some of the best Marmits made. Not only is the sculpt really amazing, on nice blue vinyl with excellent paint, but this guy is huge, topping out at just over a whopping 11 inches!  The legs seem to be a bit wonky, as they aren't bent, but one is actually fairly longer than the other. Anybody else have this problem? I kind of like his akilter pose though. 
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Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:47 am |
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KaijuZoo
Toy Prince
Joined: Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:36 am Posts: 417 Location: oHIo
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
ultrakaiju wrote: Again, an early Vinyl Paradise one, which for me are some of the best Marmits made. The legs seem to be a bit wonky, as they aren't bent, but one is actually fairly longer than the other. Anybody else have this problem? I kind of like his akilter pose though.  Gotta agree with you about the Vinyl Paradise line, I too love the funky retro look on many of the sculpts. Here is the VP grey version of Jet Jaguar, perhaps not as "akilter" ... a hair dryer might be able straighten him up bit. 
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Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:29 pm |
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ultrakaiju
Vintage
Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:51 pm Posts: 7316
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Ah, great to see the long lost grey brother.  I have tried the hair dyer trick. It works to straighten the legs out, but since the whole piece itself seems somehow cut too short I don't think there is anything to do about it. As I am sure you know from yours, the joints on the legs are kind of odd, so it is hard to tell what is going on inside, but I couldn't easily pull it out anymore either.
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Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:33 pm |
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Yuck!!!
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Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 2010 Location: Made in Oregon
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
I love JJ, he's a lot of fun with that goofy "grin".
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Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:19 pm |
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AgentRavage
Toy Prince
Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:35 pm Posts: 452 Location: CT
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Hes always reminded me of a lost castmember from the Puppet Master movies. Which I find to be a good thing 
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The Moog
Super Deformed
Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:39 am Posts: 5747 Location: Gert Brizzle UK
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
^^^ I like the fact Jet Jaguar was the winning design for a contest Toho had in 1972 for fans to come up with a new hero for them to use.
A member of the public got to see their idea come to life on screen and then made into soft vinyl toys!
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Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:42 am |
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bonemask
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Joined: Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:42 pm Posts: 737
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Marmit Pucky from Fight! Mighty Jack 
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Tue May 14, 2013 5:11 pm |
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paulk
Toy Prince
Joined: Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:26 am Posts: 474
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Nice one. That is a really fun Pucky sculpt. Love the arms.
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Tue May 14, 2013 6:27 pm |
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Yuck!!!
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Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 2010 Location: Made in Oregon
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Fri May 17, 2013 11:39 pm |
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AgentRavage
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Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:35 pm Posts: 452 Location: CT
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
I still can't get over how big the larva is...  
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Mon May 27, 2013 3:58 pm |
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KaijuZoo
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Joined: Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:36 am Posts: 417 Location: oHIo
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
AgentRavage wrote: I still can't get over how big the larva is...
Size difference is explained by the larger scale Vinyl Paradise Mothra larva (red eye) being compared to the smaller scale Parababy Mothra adult. Both figures being an excellent addition to anyone's Marmit collection!
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Mon May 27, 2013 4:19 pm |
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paulk
Toy Prince
Joined: Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:26 am Posts: 474
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Definitely a fat ass, but I love this Gorosaurus sculpt none the less. The texture is fantastic.  
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Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:41 am |
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ultrakaiju
Vintage
Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:51 pm Posts: 7316
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Great find! I love the VP Gorosaurus in all his tubby glory. The little texturing nodules must have been some kind of pain to sculpt, but it sure makes it amazing.
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Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:46 am |
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KaijuZoo
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Joined: Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:36 am Posts: 417 Location: oHIo
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paulk wrote: Definitely a fat ass, but I love this Gorosaurus sculpt none the less. The texture is fantastic.
Totally agree, great sculpt! That one is from the San Diego Comic Con release. This one is the original from 1999, what I refer to as Miami Vice with the nice pastel coloring. 
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Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:02 pm |
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paulk
Toy Prince
Joined: Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:26 am Posts: 474
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Yes! The pastel colors on the original release are great. I was originally looking for that one, but was very happy to find the SDCC 2001 version.
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toothaction
Team Tsubu
Joined: Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:25 pm Posts: 7381 Location: Detroit
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Whatever happened to the days of the Marmit SDCC exclusive? I might consider a plane ticket if more classic makers were still making the trip.
I'll confess a light preference towards the Miami Vice version - damn you, Zoo! Now I'm never going to get that out of my head! - but the US release is pretty excellent in it's own right. The darker palate catches the sculpts' details so differently, really making it look like a whole new toy.
Great grab, Paul!
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Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:20 pm |
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ultrakaiju
Vintage
Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:51 pm Posts: 7316
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
I always thought this was a fun Godzilla sculpt from Marmit. The '65 Daisenso-Goji from Monster Zero. He kind of has that chunky stance like the Pretty Godzilla, and has the great VP texturing on him. There was a really nice blue version too I have been after but missed a few times. 
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Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:01 am |
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toothaction
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Joined: Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:25 pm Posts: 7381 Location: Detroit
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^^^ Really beautiful coloring on him - I love the rusty look and those blue eyes really make him extra special.
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Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:07 am |
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ultrakaiju
Vintage
Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:51 pm Posts: 7316
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Thanks! Yeah, even if he isn't my favourite version, I really like all the different shades of orange, red, and brown on this guy. It adds a lot of depth to the colour and works well with the textured detail.
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Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:11 am |
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kurumonz
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Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:57 pm Posts: 2414
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Random reasons why Marmit Rules HARD!!!  
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Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:12 am |
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The Moog
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Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:39 am Posts: 5747 Location: Gert Brizzle UK
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^^ Love the metallic blue . . . reminds me of my Tachikoma.
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Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:54 am |
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ultrakaiju
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Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:51 pm Posts: 7316
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 Re: Random reasons why Marmit Rules
Oh I agree. Such a simple design you would think, but of a fantastic character, and executed wonderfully. Great colours on the suit, I hadn't noticed the subtle accents before.
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Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:45 am |
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michael
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Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:10 pm Posts: 2193
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 i dont usually go for glitter vinyl, but this is somewhat subtle in my opinion.
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